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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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